Mark Marquez could have completed second in Hungary Motog’s Friday observe timesheet with Pedro Acosta, however the Ducati Renovo rider was as soon as once more the man who beats the tempo of the race.
He did not know that on the time, however Marquez’s 1M 37.753, set on an outdated 17-lap medium tire, was quick sufficient to cost tenth place and direct entry to Qualifying 2 with out having to suit contemporary tires.
Ultimately, Marquez completed practically 0.006 seconds behind Pedro Acosta along with his new tires.
Beforehand, the manufacturing unit KTM rider was Marquez’s closest opponent with used rubber, recording 1M 38.012 on outdated 15-lap tires.
Nonetheless, in contrast to Marquez, Acosta used a comfortable rear.
Mark Marquez finds “different bikes” may be carried out at Balaton Park
The present query is whether or not Marquez can go even sooner with softer used tires within the closing observe on Saturday, or whether or not Acosta can reversely swap to the older medium to fill the hole.
“The tempo is nice and, as common, the used tires really feel higher than contemporary ones,” Marquez confirmed.
“It is a very completely different observe and we’re going to try to make additional progress tomorrow as different bikes can flip the nook very firmly, which is essential.
“Anyway, I am proud of how we get there at present, and we’re now aiming for the primary two rows of spots, which is essential given how tough it’s to overhaul this truck.”
Mark Marquez has nominated the “straightforward” facet of Balaton Park
Marquez, who’s about to increase his 12-race streak in Saturday’s dash, was one of many few in her earlier Balaton Park Mileage after testing the Panigal V4 throughout the summer season holidays.
The eight-time world champions have confirmed that consistency is tough. Lap occasions fluctuate throughout every run, with cancellations exceeding the observe restrict.
“It is a very tough racetrack to discover a specific approach and never exaggerate,” he informed TNT Sport. “I progressively fell into rhythm.
“This is among the tougher circuits to know the right way to get sooner. Nevertheless it’s one of many best circuits to succeed in its limits. I feel tomorrow might be very tight.
“The main target is making an attempt comfortable rear tires and understanding the gap within the race. I consider that we will enhance at a number of factors, so we have to attempt one thing within the setup.”
Saturday’s qualifying is predicted to be probably the most enthusiastic contests of the season.
“It is a very small circuit that is exhausting to make a distinction,” he mentioned. “In comparison with others, the lap occasions are very tight.”
Ducati teammate Francesco Bagnaia was simply 14th quickest.
